• MENA’s digital asset market surged to USD 500B in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 600B by 2030.
• Stablecoins are reshaping regional financial transfers, offering faster execution, lower fees, and up to 15% market share by 2030.
• UAE leads digital asset adoption, Saudi Arabia prepares for tokenization growth, supported by evolving regulations and robust infrastructure.

Digital Asset Market

According to a report by Fuze, the digital asset market is projected to reach USD 600 billion by 2030 in the Middle East. In 2025 alone, the market in the region reached USD 500 billion.

In the GCC, financial transfers are undergoing a rapid digital transformation, with projections that stablecoins will reach 15% of the market by 2030. Moreover, the Middle East as a whole is experiencing a rapid digital economic shift.

“The region today handles digital asset transactions exceeding half a trillion dollars. The UAE is leading the digital asset ecosystem, while Saudi Arabia is preparing to become one of the world’s major hubs for asset tokenization. Regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly, infrastructure is ready, and widespread adoption by institutions and consumers is imminent,” said Mohamed Ali Youssef, CEO of Fuze.

Stablecoins

The report also notes that stablecoins offer a faster and cheaper way to execute global transactions. It points out that traditional transfer costs globally range between 5% and 6%, and stablecoins can reduce fees to 1% or less. Additionally, traditional transfers may take days, whereas transfers via stablecoins can be executed in near real time. According to Fuze’s analysis, between 7% and 15% of financial transfers from the Middle East are expected to be conducted via stablecoins by the end of the decade.]

“In 2026, both businesses and individuals will experience a radical shift in how money is transferred, driven by virtual assets, making these systems faster, cheaper, and more convenient than ever before,” said Mohamed Ali Youssef, CEO of Fuze.